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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. says it is lowering its overall rates in Florida an average of 0.3 percent effective Oct. 27.

Former insurance agent pleads guilty to identify theft, fraud (The Florida Times-Union)
A former Glynn County insurance agent admitted Thursday in federal court to stealing about $93,000 in commissions through an elaborate identity theft and auto insurance fraud scheme spanning 14 months.

Course offered to cut auto insurance (The Florida Times-Union)
Almost anyone with Internet access, six hours and about $40 can shave 10 percent off their auto insurance costs, under a new online driver’s education program offered in the state.

New York Ranks Least Complained-About Auto Insurers (Insurance Journal)
Mercury General Group topped the list of least complained-about auto insurers in New York last year, according to a newly released ranking by the state’s insurance department. Mercury, which has j